Oscar Schmidt, a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and one of Brazil’s most celebrated sports figures, died on Friday. He was 68.
The news of Schmidt’s death was reported on April 17, 2026. Details about the cause or place of death were not immediately released.
Schmidt earned a place in the Hall of Fame for a distinguished international career that turned him into a national icon in Brazil and a globally respected scorer.
More information is expected to be released by family members and basketball officials in the coming days.
Source: New York Post
